Lophopetalum subobovatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subobovatum
ID:
359591
Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 349 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358923
Common Names
- Subobovate Lophopetalum
- Lophopetalum subobovatum
- Oblong Lophopetalum
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- Solenospermum apiculatum Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Lophopetalum subobovatum (also called Subobovate Lophopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophopetalum subobovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophopetalum subobovatum is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Lophopetalum subobovatum is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Lophopetalum subobovatum
Lophopetalum subobovatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Lophopetalum subobovatum FAQ
What are the common names of Lophopetalum subobovatum?
Subobovate lophopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Lophopetalum subobovatum?
It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
What is the growth rate of Lophopetalum subobovatum?
It grows at a slow to medium rate.
Species in the Lophopetalum genus
Lophopetalum rigidum, Lophopetalum sessilifolium, Lophopetalum subobovatum, Lophopetalum torricellense, Lophopetalum pallidum, Lophopetalum wallichii, Lophopetalum wightianum, Lophopetalum micranthum, Lophopetalum javanum, Lophopetalum ledermannii, Lophopetalum littorale, Lophopetalum multinervium, Lophopetalum pachyphyllum, Lophopetalum macranthum, Lophopetalum arnhemicum, Lophopetalum beccarianum, Lophopetalum duperreanum, Lophopetalum floribundum, Lophopetalum glabrum, Lophopetalum javanicum,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161762-1: Based on the initial data import